The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-07-02
SMOKY DISTRICT.
The Outlook Of the Camp and Condi-
ton Of the Various Ninea

ment in 1880, while prospector
were securing the mountains ia
and near in their search for pre-
ciOus metals Smoky district frs
came into prominence. Prior t,
that time the country had beer
prospected for placer digging.
with varying success by the golt
hunters, and there is one claim
that owned by Newton Rivers, which
is still being operated, but Will
what results is known only to tho
proprietor, who, for over twenty
years, has carried on his work
The district is located in a rugged
mountainous section of country
and its isolation from all other
places was for several years a seri-
Gus drawback to the active dcvel-
opment of the mines. With the
building of roads and the invest
ment of capital the district has.
during the past two years, greatly
improved, score of mines are be-
ing developed, rich mineral is be-
ing discovered, and each passing
month adds to the wealth and i'm
portancc of the place. Ketchum
is the nearest point to Smoky, the
distance being twenty-six miles
over a well-built and substantial
road that leads to within three
miles of the central part of the dis
trict, and this remaining portion of
the road will DO completed and
open for travel within the next
three weeks. The trip is now east
ly made i'm six hours time on
horseback without any extra effort
being made. During the month of
May The high water damaged the
road to a great extent, but the in
jury sustained has now been all re-
paired and the road is i'm far bet
ter condition that ever before. The
extension of the road from the
summit to the Silver Star mine is
now being built by John Pilmer,
and will be completed about July
10Th. The road will lead direct to
the Carrie Leonard mine, thence
across the gulch, skirting the side
of the mountain, maintaining an
even grade to the Silver Star.
Branches of the road will also be
in several directions,
50 that all the leading mines of the
district can have an outlet to the
railroad, and over which ores and
supplies can be shipped at far
less less cost than at present, owing
to the great saving in distance.
TIE MINING OUTLOOK
Of Smoky is of a most favorable |
nature. Many of the mines are so
far developed as to insure their per-
for number Of years,
and the work has hardly com
menccd. During the past few
general inquiry has been !
made by parties interested in min
ng affairs in regard to the mines of
he district, and so hattering have
been the results of investigations
hat it remains only a matter of
imc when Smoky will be the live
lest camp in Idaho. \ great mis-
axe is being made by many seek
ng work in going to Smoky at
present. The various mines have
Ill the men employed that they will
need for time. There is plenty of
DOM for men ofmeans; prospccters
provided with the necessities of a
cason's trip, investors and pleas
ire seekers, but TO those who are
'rokc and want work the advice lis
,ivcn to keep away from Smoky
or the present. Many have already
rrivcd there after a dreary walk,
their blankets and a few ;
Their belongings, only to find the
nance of going to work exceedingly
lin. The demand for labor can {
ow be easily supplied on the spot,
nd when it is necessary to send
way for men and the opportunities
D secure work grows more favora- {
lie due notice will he given.
During stay of two days in the {
istrict a representative of the KEY [
TONE visited several of the mines, I
lille from others he secured relia- 9
lie information as to their cOndi- I
on and future prospects. 1
THE DOLLARHIDE GROUP.
On the east of Carrie Leonard :
reek and on the southwest side of !,
n abrupt mountain of limestone .
re located number Of mines {
nown rs the Dollarlide group. :
he series is composed of the Scott, =
overt No. /, Covert No. 2, Dollar i
Idle and East Side claims, and the !
work has been done on &
re Scott ground. The ore vein is !,
Undoubtedly true fissure with an
rerage width Of about nine feet be-
veen the well-defned walls, carry
~ silver and lead ores of high il
,ade. No great amount of work Il
as done i'm the mine in the way of "
development until 1886, b
hen a tunnel was run for con- p
.1o~ollo I;cfonco and the Ora oy- II